1. What was the world language 100 years ago? French 2. Which group is larger- people who speak English as a first language or people who speak English as a second language? People who speak English as a second language. 3. What are two reasons English has become an international language today? Business and popular culture. 4. What are two reasons English isn't a good international language? It's complic ated and brings its culture. 5. What is Esperanto? It's an artificial language. 6. What might the future international language be? Chinese